Job Description
Housing Disrepair Litigator | Solicitor
Location: Manchester
Salary: up to £45,00 DOE + Bonus
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (Flexible start/finish times) Hybrid working
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitor or Fee Earner to join a well-established and growing team. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload of housing disrepair claims, focusing on issues related to substandard living conditions for tenants. The role will involve both pre- and post-litigation housing disrepair claims, ensuring compliance with the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions.
What’s On Offer:
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience + annual bonus
* Flexible working hours (with hybrid home/office working options)
* Be part of supportive, enthusiastic team
* Generous holiday entitlement
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage a caseload of housing disrepair claims, both pre- and post-litigation
2. Draft and send Letters of Claim to landlords
3. Collate special damages and review housing records to assess liability
4. Review surveyor’s reports (Claimant and Defendant)
5. Negotiate settlements and engage in mediations
6. Issue Co...